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Howard2k · 01-28-04, 07:38 AM

What OS are you running? The interface for 2003 is pretty cludgy. In fact I'd go as far as saying that it's just a step backwards. 2002 was better IMHO for wireless. The vendor tools were better than the weak built in "wireless for dummies" support.

You can get it to work if you are not broadcasting SSID. If you go to your connection setting, Advanced, Network Cards there should be a box that says Wireless Networks. At the top there is the option to add new settings. Add your network name in here and the network type (adhoc/infrastructure etc.).

People have reported problems on the X3i getting connected to non-SSID broadcasting networks but I haven't seen this myself and I'm not sure how much of this is a genuine X3i problem and how much is a configuration issue...

Disabling SSID makes you network fairly inviisible to the "script kiddie" hacker, so IMHO it has decent value. On the negative side, if one of your new neighbours deploys a wireless LAN and does a site survey he won't see your network and may deploy his on the same channel as yours. So that would degrade performance. Yep, with SSID broadcasting, MAC and WEP enabled you're still pretty secure. Never completely secure of course.

Work/Internet is a mess. The idea is that the WORK and INTERNET settings are each a "container". So while at work you might use a Proxy server and while on the Internet you might use VPN, you use these containers to hold these settings. Then you connect your card to each group of settings as required. If there is no difference between your Work and Internet settings then just leave them at work/work/work.

When trying to map files etc., the Axim will do a NetBIOS broadcast or a WINS lookup if you are running WINS. It's pretty weak though. There is a program called PocketHosts that will allow you to create HOSTS entries. This is the most reliable method. For AS specifically I'm not sure if it acutally DOES do a name lookup or if it just remembers the IP. I have a feeling it remembers the IP. Not 100% sure though. I use PocketHosts so I can control it.

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Howard2k Aximsite Legend Addicted Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13,721 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Clarify advice in FAQ/Tutorial? (SSID & ActiveSync q's) What OS are you running? The interface for 2003 is pretty cludgy. In fact I'd go as far as saying that it's just a step backwards. 2002 was better IMHO for wireless. The vendor tools were better than the weak built in "wireless for dummies" support. You can get it to work if you are not broadcasting SSID. If you go to your connection setting, Advanced, Network Cards there should be a box that says Wireless Networks. At the top there is the option to add new settings. Add your network name in here and the network type (adhoc/infrastructure etc.). People have reported problems on the X3i getting connected to non-SSID broadcasting networks but I haven't seen this myself and I'm not sure how much of this is a genuine X3i problem and how much is a configuration issue... Disabling SSID makes you network fairly inviisible to the "script kiddie" hacker, so IMHO it has decent value. On the negative side, if one of your new neighbours deploys a wireless LAN and does a site survey he won't see your network and may deploy his on the same channel as yours. So that would degrade performance. Yep, with SSID broadcasting, MAC and WEP enabled you're still pretty secure. Never completely secure of course. Work/Internet is a mess. The idea is that the WORK and INTERNET settings are each a "container". So while at work you might use a Proxy server and while on the Internet you might use VPN, you use these containers to hold these settings. Then you connect your card to each group of settings as required. If there is no difference between your Work and Internet settings then just leave them at work/work/work. When trying to map files etc., the Axim will do a NetBIOS broadcast or a WINS lookup if you are running WINS. It's pretty weak though. There is a program called PocketHosts that will allow you to create HOSTS entries. This is the most reliable method. For AS specifically I'm not sure if it acutally DOES do a name lookup or if it just remembers the IP. I have a feeling it remembers the IP. Not 100% sure though. I use PocketHosts so I can control it. __________________ Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.